Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Bonus Amount

$5,000 to $7,500

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Shifts Available: Days
  • Hours: 8-hour shifts - 8:00am to 4:30pm
  • Location: Pampa Regional Medical Center – Pampa, TX

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant, sometimes referred to as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) or Physical Therapy Assistant.

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help carry out treatment plans for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.

Their responsibilities include guiding patients through prescribed exercises, assisting with mobility and ambulation, monitoring patient progress, and providing support in documenting treatment outcomes. Aimed at improving function, reducing pain, and promoting safe discharge.

Responsibilities

If you have your PTA license, with no experience (entry-level) you are encouraged to apply. We offer training to everyone!

Implement Treatment Plans: carry out specific physical therapy interventions designed by the Physical Therapist (PT)

Assist with Patient Mobility: help patients get in and out of bed, walk, use assistive devices, and perform exercises safely

Monitor Patient Responses: observe and report patient progress, pain levels, or adverse reactions during therapy sessions to the supervising PT

Educate Patients: teach patients proper movement techniques, safety precautions, and how to use walkers, crutches, or other mobility aids

Prepare Equipment: set up and clean therapy areas, and ensure equipment is functioning properly

Qualifications

  • A.A. Degree
  • Current state Physical Therapist Assistance license
  • Current BCLS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current
  • Healthcare experience preferred
  • Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
  • Employer 401K options
  • Tuition reimbursement options
  • Life, disability, and other insurance options

Many Other Amazing Benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: primehealthcare.com

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient mobility assistanceAmbulation supportPatient educationTreatment documentationEquipment maintenanceVital signs monitoringClinical support

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (438 salary observations; 2,804 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (7,673 salary observations; 31,542 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $78k (middle half $69k–$91k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$88k median in Texas$94k nationally (−6%)438 state / 7,673 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,080 active22,221 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$8k sign-onTexas physical therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,998 in the last 30 days4,343 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top PTA Jobs

15 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

8 jobs · 6 employers
2
<$70k
2
$70k-80k
3
$80k-90k
0
$90k-100k
1
$100k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs · 6 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
86%
Sign-on bonus
21% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$75k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant – Flexible Pediatric Caseload

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$35-$40/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$27-$40/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$37-$39/hr
+ 13 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pampa Regional Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Pampa, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus ($5,000 - $7,500)
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Bereavement Leave, FMLA
Employer 401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Life and Disability Insurance

Living in Pampa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$157k
Median resident rent
$934/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.